Pittsfield Couple Turn Discards Into Fine Home Furnishings
John and Angela McColgan at 9 Sherwood Drive craft elegant furniture from castoff bricks, iron, and wood. He, an ironworker for Farrell and Gregory, and she refinishes secondhand pieces, creating chest, tables, and a dining set. Their latest project is a throne for St. George's Greek Orthodox Church. The couple has four children and deep local ties through the police legacy of Mr. McColgan.
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John
McColgan
Farrell & Gregory
Pittsfield
Daniel J. McColgan
House hunting tips from a home specialist
Aldo Martin of Alcan Aluminum Corp advises advance planning for weekend house hunts. Bring a notebook to record builder, price, location, taxes, rooms, exterior, and low maintenance features, then compare later. Avoid bringing children on initial model-home visits to preserve focus while evaluating options.
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Aldo Martin
Alcan Aluminum Corp
Martin
State Would Add $25 Million For More Elderly Housing
Massachusetts considers expanding elderly housing by authorizing $25 million more for new units. The bill raises bond guarantees and annual subsidies, with current projects totaling 6,600 units in 139 developments. Local authorities report waiting lists of over 11,000 elderly households and 3,800 new applications annually.
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Boston
Massachusetts
State Department of Commerce and Development
House Ways and Means
Commonwealth
Division of Housing
Department of Commerce and Development
Special Commission On Law
Special Commission
Special Joint Legislative Committee
Eldrly
House
Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Committee
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Pittsfield Man
By Lee Goerlach
St. George's
Anarips
McColgans
Church
John McColgan
Linlett
Sherwood Drive
Ance
William E. Bagg
North St
Chile
Chaser
L. R. Sweatland, Inc
South Street
USG Sheetrock
Armstrong
Dettinger Lumber CO. Inc
Warren Terrgce
South St. Opp
Spadina Parkway
Hissue
S&h
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